Palliative ECHO: Cachexia (May 2023)

Palliative Care ECHO: Palliating Cancer-Associated Anorexia/Cachexia: Sated but not Satisfied | May 24, 2023

Presented by
Paul Donegan, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, UVA

Objectives

• Describe the pathophysiology of anorexia in patients with cancer
  
• Employ tools and assessment scales for diagnosing cancer-associated anorexia/cachexia
• Understand and apply pharmacotherapy options for anorexia/cachexia in patients with cancer
• Instruct on non-pharmacological interventions to address anorexia/cachexia
  

Attachments: slide deck (pdf)